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( Aug or Sep of even-numbered years)
The three- or four-day event combines a 12km
jungle run with boat races and traditional music and dance performances. Intended for
area tribes but tourists are welcome.
Sleeping
Belaga's accommodation is of the cheap and shabby variety.
Daniel Levoh's Guesthouse $
( 013-848 6351, 086-461997; daniellevoh@hot mail.com; Jln Teh Ah Kiong; dm
RM15, d/tr RM30/35; )
The four simple rooms, each named after one of the owners'
children, the chill-out balcony and the bathrooms are all on the 2nd floor. Owner Daniel
Levoh, a retired teacher and one-time guide, is happy to share stories of Kayan longhouse
life. Situated two blocks behind Main Bazaar.
GUESTHOUSE
HOTEL
Belaga Hotel $
( 086-461244; 14 Main Bazaar; d RM30-35; )
A convenient location makes up for
the less-than-perfect standards at this veteran doss house. The air-con - available in all but
two of the 15 beat-up rooms - works, which is more than can be said for some of the
plumbing.
Belaga B&B $
( 013-842 9767; Main Bazaar; r RM20-25; )
Has seven very basic rooms, some
with air-con, and shared bathroom facilities. Owned by Hasbi, a long-time longhouse
guide.
HOTEL
Eating
Simple cafes serving Chinese and Malay dishes are sprinkled around the town centre, in-
cluding Main Bazaar.
Kafeteria Mesra Murni $
(Jln Temenggong Matu; dishes RM3.50-6; 7am-7pm)
This family-run Malay restaur-
ant has the only riverfront dining in town. Almost adjacent Crystal Cafe, owned by an
Iban-Kenyah family, is also good for a simple meal.
MALAY
